IDV × Time Raiders Guide

What Is the Identity V × Time Raiders Crossover?

The Identity V × Time Raiders crossover brings the popular tomb-raiding adventure franchise into the manor, and it is scheduled to enter the manor on July 16, 2026. Time Raiders is built around the lure of lost tombs and the explorers who dive into them, which maps neatly onto Identity V's own atmosphere of mystery and gloom. The collaboration continues the game's 2026 run of large-scale crossovers, sitting alongside the B.Duck Wave 3, Paper Bride Part 2, and Beanie's Daily events in a packed summer schedule.

For players who want the crossover costumes the moment they drop, a quick Identity V top-up at Topuplist through the official Topuplist site keeps your Echoes ready for the launch-day draws.

Crossover Costume Lineup

The Time Raiders crossover adds a set of A-rarity costumes for three established Survivors, themed to the tomb-raiding adventure:

Rarity	Character	Costume
A	Novelist	Time Raiders costume
A	Aeroplanist	Time Raiders costume
A	Mercenary	Time Raiders costume
A (free)	Naiad	Event free costume

The Novelist, Aeroplanist, and Mercenary each receive a distinct A-tier look tied to the expedition theme, giving three very different roles — a decoder, a support/fly pick, and a frontline kiter — a fresh cosmetic option from the same collaboration. Because all three are A-tier rather than a single S-tier, the crossover is unusually friendly to players who main any of those Survivors.

The Free Naiad Skin

The standout of the event is that Naiad receives a free A-rarity costume through the Time Raiders event. Free A-tier skins tied to crossovers are a recurring Identity V perk, but they remain one of the best value propositions in the game: logging in and completing the event tasks grants a permanent costume with no Echo spend. For Naiad mains, this is a direct, no-cost wardrobe upgrade, and for collectors it is a guaranteed addition to the crossover set.

Event Date and How to Join

The Time Raiders crossover goes live on July 16, 2026. Like other Identity V collaborations, participation is gated by a limited-time event page rather than the standard essence rotation. To join, open the crossover event after maintenance, complete the daily and story tasks, and claim rewards as they unlock. The free Naiad costume and the crossover portraits or frames are typically earned through participation, while the Novelist, Aeroplanist, and Mercenary A-tiers come from the event's draw or shop path.

The exact task list and end date are published on the official event page at identityvgame.com, and because crossover rewards do not retroclaim, logging in on or near July 16 is the safest way to secure everything.

How Time Raiders Fits the 2026 Crossover Calendar

The Time Raiders crossover lands in the middle of Identity V's busiest collaboration stretch of 2026. The same summer window also features B.Duck Wave 3 (June 18), Paper Bride Crossover Part 2 (July 2), Beanie's Daily (July 30), and the Shanghai Animation Film Museum / Nine-Colored Deer collaboration (August 20). For players, this density means constant login incentives but also constant spending temptation. Time Raiders distinguishes itself by offering a free A-tier Naiad skin, which makes it one of the more free-to-play-friendly collaborations of the season even though its paid costumes are "only" A-tier.

A Identity V top-up at Topuplist through the official Topuplist site is the easy way to fund any of the summer crossovers you want without juggling multiple top-up sources.

Tips to Get Every Reward

Prioritize the free Naiad skin. It costs only participation, so claim it before anything else.

Log in at launch. Crossover tasks are time-gated; missing days risks the free rewards.

Decide on the A-tiers early. If you main Novelist, Aeroplanist, or Mercenary, the crossover look is a easy cosmetic win — budget Echoes accordingly.

Stack with the anniversary. Time Raiders sits inside the broader summer event calendar, so any leftover 8th Anniversary Echo packages can roll into this crossover.

Check the shop path. Some A-tiers are obtainable through event currency rather than pure draws, which can be cheaper for targeted collectors.

Community guide hubs such as Ghosts of the Manor publish each collaboration's full costume list and free-reward routing as soon as the patch notes go live, which helps you plan which tasks to prioritize.

Is the Time Raiders Crossover Worth It?

The Time Raiders crossover is worth it for Naiad players and free-to-play collectors above all — the free A-tier skin alone justifies logging in, and the three paid A-tiers cover three popular Survivor roles. It is less of a "must-pull" than a single-S-tier collaboration, but that is also its strength: lower cost, broader coverage, and a guaranteed free reward. If your mains are Novelist, Aeroplanist, or Mercenary, the crossover is an easy yes; if none of those are your characters, the free Naiad skin is still a reason to show up.

Why Tomb-Raiding Fits the Manor

Identity V has always traded in mystery, decay, and the uncanny, so a tomb-raiding adventure franchise is a natural bedfellow. The lure of lost tombs, booby-trapped corridors, and explorers who never return maps onto the manor's own themes of confinement and discovery. The crossover translates that into costumes for three very different Survivors — a decoder (Novelist), a support/fly pick (Aeroplanist), and a frontline kiter (Mercenary) — so the theme touches multiple playstyles rather than one niche. For lore-minded players, it is also a chance to see familiar roster members reimagined as expedition members, which keeps the collaboration feeling like part of the game rather than a separate IP dropped in.

Comparing Time Raiders to Other 2026 Crossovers

The 2026 summer is Identity V's busiest collaboration stretch, and Time Raiders sits in the middle of it:

B.Duck Wave 3 (June 18): cute cosmetic A-tiers, low stakes, broad appeal.

Paper Bride Part 2 (July 2): horror-romance S-tier (Antiquarian), the most "premium" of the batch.

Time Raiders (July 16): tomb-raiding A-tiers plus a free Naiad skin — the most free-to-play-friendly.

Beanie's Daily (July 30): small-scale, character-specific.

Shanghai Animation Film Museum / Nine-Colored Deer (August 20): a prestige S-tier for Priestess.

Time Raiders' edge is coverage: three paid A-tiers plus a guaranteed free A-tier means every player leaves with something. It is less of a "must-pull" than Paper Bride's S-tier, but that lower pressure is exactly why budget players rate it. For those funding multiple summer crossovers, the official Topuplist site with an Identity V top-up at Topuplist is the simplest way to top up once and spread Echoes across the calendar.

Step-by-Step: Earn the Free Naiad Skin

The free Naiad A-tier is the headline non-spend reward, and claiming it is straightforward if you are consistent:

Log in on or shortly after July 16, 2026, when the crossover goes live.

Open the Time Raiders event page from the in-game events list.

Complete the daily tasks — these usually involve logging in, playing matches, and small story steps.

Complete the story tasks, which often gate the highest-value free items.

Claim the Naiad costume from the reward track before the event ends; it does not retroclaim.

Stack with the anniversary if any 8th Anniversary Echo packages remain, since they can fund the paid A-tiers without separate spending.

Because the skin is permanent and free, it should be your first priority — the Novelist, Aeroplanist, and Mercenary A-tiers are the optional, paid layer on top.

What to Expect From Future Tomb Content

Collaborations of this scale often seed future content: a strong reception typically earns a rerun, and the tomb-raiding theme could expand to more characters or a themed map in later seasons. NetEase has a pattern of rotating IPs back when they perform well, so players who enjoy the expedition aesthetic should watch the next June Reveal Show for a possible return. Until then, the free Naiad skin and the three A-tiers are the complete Time Raiders set, and guide hubs such as Ghosts of the Manor will log any rerun dates first.

Time Raiders Costume Showcase: Novelist, Aeroplanist, Mercenary

The three paid A-tiers are the crossover's cosmetic core, and each maps to a distinct Survivor role. The Novelist gets a decoder-themed look that fits his lore as a writer drawn into the expedition; the Aeroplanist receives a support-and-mobility costume tied to her fly pick; and the Mercenary gets a frontline-kiter outfit built for the tomb-raiding adventure. Because all three are A-rarity rather than a single S-tier, the crossover is unusually broad — a player who mains any one of those three leaves with a fresh skin. The themed presentation carries the lost-tomb atmosphere across very different playstyles, so the collaboration feels like part of the game rather than a separate IP dropped in. For collectors, the three A-tiers plus the free Naiad skin form a complete set that covers decoding, support, and frontline roles at once.

How to Budget Echoes Across the Summer Crossovers

The 2026 summer is Identity V's busiest collaboration stretch, so budgeting matters more than usual. Time Raiders sits among B.Duck Wave 3 (June 18), Paper Bride Part 2 (July 2), Beanie's Daily (July 30), and the Shanghai Animation Film Museum / Nine-Colored Deer collaboration (August 20). Because the crossovers overlap, any leftover 8th Anniversary Echo packages can roll from one into the next rather than expiring. The efficient approach is to decide which crossover truly fits your mains and spend there, rather than spreading thin across all five. Time Raiders' edge is coverage: three paid A-tiers plus a guaranteed free A-tier means every player leaves with something. For those funding multiple summer crossovers, an Identity V top-up at Topuplist through the official Topuplist site is the simplest way to top up once and spread Echoes across the calendar.

Free-to-Play Maximization Checklist

Free-to-play players get a strong Time Raiders outcome by focusing on the permanent, zero-cost reward: the Naiad A-tier skin. The checklist is short. Log in on or shortly after July 16, open the crossover event, and complete the daily tasks — usually a login and a match or two. Finish the story tasks, which often gate the highest-value free items. Claim the Naiad costume from the reward track before the event ends; it does not retroclaim. Stack any leftover 8th Anniversary Echo packages if you later decide to chase the paid A-tiers. Because the skin is permanent and free, it should be your first priority, with the Novelist, Aeroplanist, and Mercenary A-tiers as the optional, paid layer on top.

Time Raiders Lore and Why Tomb-Raiding Fits

Identity V has always traded in mystery, decay, and the uncanny, so a tomb-raiding adventure franchise is a natural bedfellow. The lure of lost tombs, booby-trapped corridors, and explorers who never return maps onto the manor's own themes of confinement and discovery. The crossover translates that into costumes for three very different Survivors — a decoder, a support/fly pick, and a frontline kiter — so the theme touches multiple playstyles rather than one niche. For lore-minded players, it is also a chance to see familiar roster members reimagined as expedition members. Collaborations of this scale often seed future content: a strong reception typically earns a rerun, and NetEase has a pattern of rotating IPs back when they perform well, so players who enjoy the expedition aesthetic should watch the next June Reveal Show for a possible return.

Naiad: Why a Free A-Tier Skin Matters for the Roster

A free A-rarity Naiad skin is more than a nice bonus — it is one of the best value propositions in Identity V. Naiad is a popular, frequently-picked Survivor, so a permanent free costume directly upgrades a character many players already use without spending a single Echo. Free A-tier skins from crossovers have become a recurring perk, but they remain a standout because they are guaranteed: unlike the paid A-tiers, the Naiad skin requires only participation, not luck or a draw threshold. For collectors, it is also a guaranteed addition to the Time Raiders set, ensuring the collaboration feels complete even if you never open the paid draw. Logging in and finishing the event tasks is all it takes to lock it in permanently.

Event Currency vs Draw: Which Path for the A-Tiers

The three paid A-tiers — Novelist, Aeroplanist, and Mercenary — are obtainable through the crossover's event path, and deciding how to get them depends on your mains. If you main one of those three Survivors, the crossover look is an easy cosmetic win and worth budgeting Echoes for via the event's draw or shop. Some A-tiers are reachable through event currency earned from tasks rather than pure draws, which can be cheaper for targeted collectors who only want one costume. The efficient approach is to finish all free tasks first (securing the Naiad skin), then spend any leftover 8th Anniversary Echo packages on the specific A-tier you actually play, rather than chasing the full set blindly. Because Time Raiders overlaps the broader summer calendar, those packages can also roll into the next crossover if you come up short.

Quick Recap: Time Raiders at a Glance

To sum up, the Time Raiders crossover is a free-to-play-friendly summer event built around three A-tier Survivor costumes and one guaranteed free Naiad skin. Log in on July 16, finish the event tasks, and the Naiad costume is yours permanently, with the paid A-tiers as an optional extra for players who main the Novelist, Aeroplanist, or Mercenary. Because it lands inside the broader anniversary calendar, any leftover 8th Anniversary Echo packages can roll into this crossover or the next, making it one of the most budget-friendly collaborations of the season.

FAQ:

Q1: When does the Identity V × Time Raiders crossover start?
A1: It enters the manor on July 16, 2026, as part of Identity V's summer 2026 collaboration schedule.

Q2: Which characters get costumes in the crossover?
A2: A-rarity costumes are added for Novelist, Aeroplanist, and Mercenary, themed to the tomb-raiding adventure.

Q3: Is there a free skin in the Time Raiders crossover?
A3: Yes — Naiad receives a free A-rarity costume through the event, claimable by participating in the limited-time tasks.

Q4: Are the Time Raiders costumes S-tier or A-tier?
A4: The crossover costumes are A-rarity; there is no S-tier in this collaboration, which keeps the cost lower than single-S-tier events.

Q5: How do I get the Naiad skin for free?
A5: Open the crossover event after July 16, complete the daily and story tasks, and claim the free A-tier Naiad costume before the event ends.

Q6: Where can I check the exact event tasks and end date?
A6: The official event page on identityvgame.com lists the full task list and deadline for your region, and guide hubs like Ghosts of the Manor summarize the rewards as they go live.